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Tuesday, January 03, 2012

A stag in Lewisham

We featured the 'Lewisham Natureman' deer in Cressingham Road last month. Now another sighting of the deer has been made, next to the River Ravensbourne by Lewisham train station, where the animal appears to be taking a drink. Painting it must have involved waders or a boat (or maybe a harness).

You can see it from the bank of the river on Silk Mills Path, by the entrance to Tescos.

oh wow! so glad u have posted about them on here! Yes, the one on cressingham road is around the corner from our friends house and they showed us it. a friend spotted another one by newcross gate station but i couldnt find it when i looked. he siad its pretty hidden. if anyone spots it, id love to see a pic.

The artists name shouldnt be given on here. The person is virtually uncontactable anyway. I have a good idea who they are. If you email me, il try and pass on your message. messagebox111@yahoo.co.ukEither that or put a letter in a bottle and throw it in the Quaggy. :-]

Thanks for your reply, it would be great if you could ask the artist to get in touch, I am involved with a local park user group - and we would like to see if we can arrange for a Stag to find a home in the park.The Quaggy runs through the park and there is lots of wildlife and people who would enjoy its company.

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